Our Expert: Denise Maher
¿Por Qué Mi Perro Castrado… Aún Trata de Montar Cosas?
By Denise Maher | May 29, 2014Tal vez pienses que una vez que una mascota ha sido castrada, su deseo disminuye, ¿verdad? Pero según la Dra. Karen Sueda, veterinaria conductista certificada, aunque la…View Full Post ›
¿Por Qué Mi Gato… Arranca Mechones de su Pelaje al Lamerlo?
By Denise Maher | May 28, 2014Los gatos son famosos por asearse a sí mismos de manera persistente y en ocasiones pueden exagerar con su aseo. No es extraño que los dueños de gatos, preocupados al…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Roll Onto Her Back When She's Scared?
By Denise Maher | December 13, 2012Have you ever wondered why your normally assertive dog immediately flops onto her back whenever she feels fearful or threatened? According to board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen…View Full Post ›
Are Your Holiday Guests Allergic to Pets? Here Are 5 Ways to Make Them More Comfortable
By Denise Maher | December 12, 2012We all know how problematic pet hair can be, but as owners we're accustomed to dealing with it. It's when pet-allergic guests come to town that we realize just how much dog and cat hair and…View Full Post ›
What’s the Deal With... Dogs Who Will Only Squat to Pee?
By Denise Maher | October 9, 2012Squatting and leg lifting are acceptable behaviors in dogs of both sexes. You heard right: Males may squat to relieve themselves, and females may choose to lift a leg. Studies suggest that…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Refuse to Go For a Walk on a Leash?
By Denise Maher | August 29, 2012It doesn't make sense. Your cat loves to look out the window, but when you bring out the leash, she takes off and hides. What gives? “It’s normal for a cat — especially more fearful or timid…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Panic During Storms?
By Denise Maher | August 6, 2012Whoosh, flash... boom! Do thunderstorms make your dog quiver, cower and hide? Experts don’t know why some pups are so bothered by storms, while others don’t flinch, but issues with noise tend to…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Drool So Much?
By Denise Maher | July 24, 2012All dogs salivate to cool down, but if you have a pup with big or open lips — such as a Boxer or a Bloodhound — you know that these breeds tend to be more drool-y than others. “Saliva…View Full Post ›
What Does My Dog’s Skin and Fur Say About Her Health?
By Denise Maher | July 16, 2012Does a shiny coat really mean that your pooch is in prime condition? Good-looking hair and skin can be a sign of good general health — just as hair and skin problems can offer clues about…View Full Post ›
3 Things Every Owner Needs to Know About Senior Pet Health
By Denise Maher | June 28, 2012When it comes to healthy aging in pets, functional age — how young an animal acts, feels and performs — is actually more important than chronological age, or how long your dog or cat has been…View Full Post ›
What Can My Cat’s Mouth Tell Me About Her Health?
By Denise Maher | June 20, 2012Kitties benefit greatly from having healthy teeth — especially since a cat’s mouth can be a barometer for overall health. Certain dental conditions may offer early clues about underlying medical…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Neutered Dog... Still Try to Hump Things?
By Denise Maher | June 12, 2012You'd think that once a pet has been neutered, his desire levels would decrease, right? But according to board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Sueda, DVM, of the VCA West Los Angeles…View Full Post ›
